Economic Development Commission - Minutes - 02/13/2020

Economic Development Commission
February 13, 2020
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WATERFORD ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
February 13, 2020 2020FEB 20 AM IO: 54
Planning Conference Room
5:00 PM
MEMBERS PRESENT: — Chairman -Kevin Marcks, Edward Lusher, Richard LaCombe,
MEMBERS ABSENT: Ivan Kuvalanka, Stephanie Hughes,
ALTERNATES PRESENT: Eric Palmer
STAFF PRESENT: Abby Piersall, AICP, Planning Director, Mark Wujtewicz, Planner
l. CALL TO ORDER/APPOINTMENT OF ALTERNATES
A quorum was established. K. Marcks called the meeting to order at 5:00PM. E. Palmer was appointed to
sit for I. Kuvalanka
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - December 12, , 2019 Meeting
MOTION: Motion made by E. Lusher, seconded by R. LaCombe to approve the minutes of the
November 14, 2019 meeting with the following correction:
- Review mission & Vision for edits and finalize a vote by EDC members
K. Marcks distributed the draft of the EDC Mission statement and Vision Plan for the
members review. He solicited members for their input. K. Marcks explained the purpose
of the Mission Statement. R. LaCombe distributed a modified version for the member’s
consideration. After much discussion it decided to move with a vote to accept the
Mission Statement as modified by R. LaCombe.
VOTE: 4-0
2 COMMISSION PROJECTS AND INITIATIVES:
a. Active Economic Development and Policy Advancements:
- Updated email addresses for Data Base
Nothing new to report on the updated email addresses.
R. LaCombe will provide the business database to First Selectman Rob Brule with a copy to K.
Marcks.
Business/Government Relations, Operations and Personnel
- WEDC Membership
M. Wujtewicz distributed business cards to the members
- Review formatted Mission and Vision Statement
The Mission Statement was accepted by the Commission. A. Piersall noted that the language
of the Mission Statement was included in the EDC Budget documentation.
- Determine new direction based on SeCTer meeting
Abby Piersall noted that the initial meeting for the reviewed of the POCD has not been set yet.
Once the funds for the POCD Update has been approved, an initial project meeting will be
scheduled to include the EDC.
- January 9" meeting of Land Use
R. LaCombe, E. Lusher and E. Palmer attended the January 9 workshop of Land Use Boards
and Agencies. A discussion took place outlining the issues that were discussed at the
workshop and the role of EDC in the Land Use development and permitting process.

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K. Marcks informed the Commission that he has had meetings with Nancy Cowser, Director
of SeCTer regarding setting up business meetings for Waterford with speakers and related
topics. Some potential topics that were discussed: Marketing “Boot Camp”, Labor and
Management Relations in ascertaining new help, Naval Maritime Consortium. It was agreed
that the members would submit other ideas for topics at the next EDC meeting.
K. Marcks suggested that the EDC join the Consortium.
MOTION: Motion made by K. Marcks, seconded by E. Lusher to proceed in including the
EDC in the Naval Maritime Consortium through SeCTer.
VOTE: 4-0
The Commission discussed issues related to welcoming new businesses into Town.
4. TOWN DEVELOPMENT PROJECT AND PERMITTING STATUS
M. Wujtewicz reviewed ongoing development projects with the Commission.
5. PAYMENT OF BILLS — None
6. CORRESPONDENCE — None
OTHER BUSINESS — None
8. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Motion by E. Palmer, seconded by E. Lusher to adjourn at 6:10 PM.
VOTE 4-0
RespegtfullySubritted,
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Planner